核心问题
salary 与 wages 都译作“工资”,它们之间有没有区别呢?
词典解答
wage(s)一般指付给普通工人或低级雇员的酬金,通常以每小时为计算单位,按周或按月付给,而 salary 则是指付给白领工人、科学技术人员或管理部门经理的酬金,尤其是指他们的年薪[参见 pay(n.)]。
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What are your weekly wages? (McArthur) 你的周薪是多少?
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You paid worse wages than any other employer. (Shaw) 你给的工资比任何雇主给的都少。
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Secretarial salaries in London are quite high. (Chambers) 在伦敦,秘书的工资相当高。
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Dad receives a salary of £ 2,000 a year for his work. (Neal) 爸爸的年薪是2000英镑。
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The president's salary is $200,000 a year. (MD) 总统的年薪为 200,000 美元。
练习题
请做下面的英语试题:
Cesar Chavez successfully used the boycott to improve the wages of the members of his union. A. fringe benefits B. working conditions C. pay D. prestige